NBA Draft 1996 - Steve Nash (Pick NO.15)

[AntManIAm]

is that.....ben affleck?

[Bsnakezs]

Hes a good PG but he nasty.

[The65chevelle]

He sounds like Mac Miller now he dosent sound anything like this maybe its the mic

[tubenachos]

Best hidden gem in nba history, Santa Clara???

[knightschwartz]

whites still play in the NBA? Who knew.

[matt21r]

@knightschwartz Your a complete wanker

[Aerochalklate]

@matt21r and hes also white

[ashjr2173]

Canadian



[MrBrainiac25]

He sounds like Mac Miller in the interview

[Da1shocker]

His weakness was Too selective with his shot WTF!? I thought it was the lack of defense.

[SneakerSpeakerHD]

that snapback is soooo dope

[predator1278]

is "bronco" at 0:17, referring to white guy?

[eznoob1v1]

@predator1278 lol no.

[Lord980]

@predator1278 The Broncos is the name of the team for Santa Clara.

[BullshitsMike]

Where's his hair?

[razorclaws13]

he definitely deserved that fucking ring ... 

[Phokis1000]

he looks like MAC MILLER in this video!!! lol

[Phokis1000]

NASH gotta lil black swagggin em!!

[v0odoochild001]

Weaknesses: There are no weaknesses



[DetectiveBlacksmith]

@v0odoochild001 if its one weakness he has, its that he cant play defense for shit haha

[theWayofstrategy]

@DetectiveBlacksmith

he is still a smart defender, it's just bad physicals... lateral movement, explosive issues...

[wingeddragon2009]

the people who hit the dislike button are Mavs fans and miss this man.

[reggiemillerapimp]

Kevin Johnson better

[Francozilla]

@reggiemillerapimp with exception of making the 1993 finals, how many times has KJ LED the NBA is assists????? NADA.... ZERO... NOTHING!!!!

How many MVP's???? NADA.... ZERO... NOTHING!!!

Nash led the NBA is assists FIVE TIMES, is a TWO TIME MVP, and the BEST FT% shooter in NBA history!!!!

Steve Nash >>>>>>> Kevin Johnson

[reggiemillerapimp]

@Francozilla well he was playing in a time when john stocken was averaging 13+ assit over 6 season and nash playing with lower level point guards and plus he couldnt dunk over people and you forget about his nobody on the court defense. KJ>Steve no defense Stocklton>steve no defense Isiah> steve no defense

[Francozilla]

@reggiemillerapimp talk about disrespect, lower level? how about the BEST of his era, the same Magic, Stockton, and Thomas were for their era? Nash wasn't a great defender, but was as tough as nails (drawing charges, a bleeding nose, a bent nose, a black eye), and WAY better shooter (FG, 3pt's, FT's) than KJ, to go with 5 assist titles, and 2 MVP's.

Nash >>>>>>>> KJ

[RCthebumpdro]

15th pick unknown then traded to dallas, decade later 2 time MVP, argubly the greatest overall offensive player in NBA history and argubly one of the nicest players in NBA history AND STILL AT AGE 37 ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA! he can play until hes 47.

[jingjong12]

@reggiewhite01 I was stating on my opinion. Thus also the word "I think".

[phxsuns713]

best PG in the NBA

[rjhayskie09]

Shawn Michaels!

[jingjong12]

I think Steve Nash is one the top 5 best PG of all time.

1. Magic Johnson

2. Isiah Thomas

3. John Stockton

4. Steve Nash

5. Jason Kidd

[The13nash13]

Steve Nash is the best Point Gaurd in NBA history and the most accurate free throw shooter in NBA history period

[69ways2die]

I don't understand how Nash ages so well. It seems players that can shoot well remain dominant longer.

[DuckwalkSupreme]

@69ways2die Well, he was never super quick or fast or blessed with great jumping ability, therefore he wouldn't have to suffer through losing those abilities. And you don't lose shooting ability as long as you're still playing and you don't lose your court vision. His abilities are things players don't lose with age, he also is very well conditioned and he's been lucky not to have any serious injuries.

[clutchcity25]

Jimmer Fredette is JUST like this.

[clutchcity25]

Nash can SHOOT HIS ASS off. Purest shooter since....Bird? Nah. Pistol Pete.

[KicoNKica]

hes 36 and in my opinion could play till hes 40.. im from mass and a die hard celts fan but im also a huge fan of excellent play no matter what team you play for.. i would love to see him win an nba title because he deserves it.. i dnt want him to be mentioned with charles barkley and pat ewing for being some of the best players of all time to never win a ring..

[sodacup22]

Hes white so he gets alot of hate because of that. He is arguably the best shooting pg ever. That does not mean scoring pg, or pure pg..

[juumdd]

phoenix made a great choice, steve nash was always underestimated by the college recruiters.. st clara was the only university smart enough to recruit him.

[bishop102]

This is the only rookie interview I've seen where the athlete is well spoken and articulate.

[QOTSAPT]

he has 2 mvp but hes isnt the best pg ever even kidd who never won the mvp is better magic was better the triple double kings

[ixs515]

Wow, dat's how he look'd like back in '96 (no homo), he looks way different with short hair.

[Mrcabletwitch]

thumbs up for the best 15 pick in nba history

[nedalsajew]

The greatest draft pick selected ever by Phoenix

[codynelson152]

@thekingofpimpin I'm 5 8 and dunking on people - The future slam dunk champ. What's the secret? I'm not kidding, check this out | 50 inch vertical [dot] com |

[lilHippo]

Weakness: None

[CoolerKing37]

@lilHippo I love Steve Nash, but c'mon man.....his defense....

[BestlikeMike]

Steve nash's mom is hot

[gilsback2010]

wow 1996 draft was pretty loaded

[coolyboy1234]

lol 2 picks after KOBE BRYANNNNNT

[ixs515]

@coolyboy1234 I 4got him and Nah were pick'd in da same draft class.

[oldenough181818]

cute!!

[dmaccballer]

@joekiddlouischama you might be right my man.. now that i think about it he does need to be more aggressive sometimes and look for his own offense..

[Agent9Grizzly]

Weakness: Too Selective with shots..

B*tch PLease!! haha

[TheScarface54]

@Agent9Grizzly he indeed was too selective...back then...but of course now hes grown more confident and open to taking more hsots because he understands that he has the skill to do it

[JohnWallWizFan11]

he might be one of those guy that are a hall of famer without a champion ring!

[otchere1305]

@JohnWallWizFan11 like lebron

[itBchrisP]

the only negative they could come up with is that he doesn't shoot enough? haha what a stud. he is unreal

[zetrain]

his voice is higher...that's how young he was...

[vidukas111]

i love this guy !

[Harvey51989]

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[MrJerryTastic]

Steve Nash is 6"3?

[salacrenan]

steve's father looks like larry bird

lol

[Paradox313]

Too selective with shots?

lol

[chiefs816kc]

Its amazing how good he is w/ no athletic ability. Great pure point guard Nash is

[joekiddlouischama]

@chiefs816kc Actually, his athletic ability is commendable. He's not a high leaper or an especially fast player, but Nash is quick, shifty, agile, well-coordinated, and possesses exquisite body control and excellent footwork.

[TheChris199]

Thats why Steve is my fav basketball player my fav team are the suns

[razorclaws13]

he is so happy ^_^

[h4z]

nash is a legend out here in the vancouver area

[CanadaBasketball18]

steve paved the the way for many canadians after this ....and he continues to be a icon and role model for all aspiring canadians who want to make the NBA

[kenterry746]

thekingofpimpin Play basketball? Then you have to take a look at - "50inch vertical [dot] com". You must take a look! I m 5 8 and started dunking just after 4 weeks of the training!

[xx14pastxx]

0:11 yay :DD

[tyronegarr7461]

thekingofpimpin I am just a 5'9 black dude and I can dunk in live games. Anybody can easily do it, just follow the right training course. I personally used the one at (50 inch vertical [dot] com) but just about any workout is good if they work that is... lol

NBA Draft 1996 - Steve Nash (Pick NO.15)

[bryanm123456789]

1996 was one of the best draft classes ever. Nash, Iverson, Bryant, Ray Allen......no wonder Nash goes No. 15. Sick year.

[juliocann0792]

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NBA Draft 1996 - Steve Nash (Pick NO.15)

[dmaccballer]

Man i was pissed when they traded him from Dallas.. used to love playing with him in NBA live 04 :).. By the way.. "too selective with shots" is a weakness lol.. what a reach but

[joekiddlouischama]

@dmaccballer It may be a reach, but one could argue that Nash is still sometimes too selective with his shots.

[odhranify]

he looks like ben affleck when he's gettin interviewed at the end haha

[jsjw2]

he shoot different back then

[bba2utsc]

LOL...poor mans john stocktonn...

[Elmaln]

Great player, absolutely love his style.

[teeoak]

who could've predicted that he would b a 2 times MVP

[PeterSmyth11]

at 0:52, it looks like hes shaking hands with Carleton from Fresh Prince

[baronvg]

He kinda looks like Steve Blake here, from the Trailblazers.

[kikostrum]

hahah i laugh when i see his weaknesses.. well too selective?? the guy is a 50%+ shooter..

[dalexispe]

they always try to find a weakness

[dalexispe]

shame they bood him, but we finally found a standar, the more they are boo'd the bigger the star they'll be.

[milannoel86]

great pick

[maveholic]

fucking idiots booing players even though they dont know how things would pan out.. fucks sake Michael Olawkandi and Kwame Brown were given standing ovations when they were selected... where are they now?? ... EXACTLY

[waihong001]

i don't understand what is meant by too-selective with shots...

[MrUES2010]

@waihong001

Just means that he doesn't have a weakness

[SynysterCustom13]

you know the suns fans boo'ed him because they didn't know him and he never played in any major colleges but who cares, he's now one of the greatest pointguard in the league

[TheRatedIX7]

13 years and 2 MVP's later, Nash will be in the HOF without question.

[SynysterCustom13]

you should've seen dirk. everyone boo'ed him. i think they boo'ed him because he was german. i wish that steve nash and dirk will be reunited then they will be the best team in the league.

[TheRatedIX7]

I saw it. They boo'ed John Stockton the same way but little they know he'd be the all-time assist king, one of the 50 greatest and a Hall of famer.

[TheThenerdanotor12]

@TheRatedIX7 he earned him self a ring i wish he was still with the mavs

[Ferblandeezy]

@TheRatedIX7 yea.....hate the suns but i really do wish nash could win a championship before he retires.

[gunsnroses1ful]

@SynysterCustom13 nice u looked that up from wikipedia

[nedalsajew]

@SynysterCustom13 In history not league =)

[Phokis1000]

@SynysterCustom13 one of the best PG in NBA History...he's a living legend...i wish ppl gave him more credit

[afuga345]

steve nash is the best player in NBA history. no doubt in my mind

[KevinJay619]

r u retarded

[elbigchile707]

steve nash looks like a nerd in this video

[sattaravy]

Phoenix protecting themselves? Poor man's John Stockton... Little did they know these 15th pick will dominate NBA in years to come, and be the engine of one of the most exciting team ever in the NBA league... Go Nash!

[UNDERGROUND2000]

this guy has poise and character to go along with his obvious physical skills...listen to him when he thanks his schools and support through the years..saw his first college game at santa clara univ...and will never forget the upset of arizona...

[vayahoo]

wow 15th pick wow

am surprise

[dahmers77]

who would have thought that this dorky looking white kid would be come mvp. haha

[joshvn715]

he never should have been an MVP in the first time and then he was a TWO-TIME one too.

Every single MVP goes to the FINALS at least once, they don't win but they win.

But this is the dorky white kid who is the worst MVP ever. He is great point guard and Hall of FAme one too but - he is no Jason Kidd who have half his skill but a much better winner and definitely not a John Stockton.

[NecroAries]

yeah but he kicks so much ass that he didn't got to the finals and still has 2 mvp, I think u might be a little bit confused, he doesn't need to go to the finals to be mvp...

Nash is the BEST!!!

[Shooter2o3]

why wouldn't he be the MVP first time? he led the league in assists, and he was responsible for 4 players on his team for having career highs. and winning 62 games that season? Steve nash is better then Kidd, only because steve nash is a threat on offense if you leave him open, unlike kidd, where teams dont respect kidd's shot, cause hes not as good as nash.

[tallguykeanu]

how is jason kidd a better winner?

[bbjustin1]

thats mean you dumb ass

[aqshadowlord]

trust me he looked a lot better when he was mvp

[badtown88]

I would have loved to see Steve Nash in his prime play with Lebron James. That would have been amazing.

[immoren]

He was terribly underrated.

[kelloggcerealxoxo]

haha he look like a dork

[lordg17]

can u believe kings choosed stojakovic on nash

[hopelesskc]

kobe didnt need shaq to win #3 titles we will when it this year

[skatermaned]

hahah are you kidding dude?

its cause theyve been a good TEAM since they got BYNUM,GASOL,ODOM,RADMANOVIC

DUUUUHHHHH

[boycempakan]

even if kobe wins. it'll just be because he has an extremely good team. its not because they won thanks to kobe alone. kobe can never upstage jordan because jordan carried the bulls by HIMSELF. proof of that is shown when jordan retired for the first time and the bulls couldn't win anymore championships then he comes back and wins 3 for em... heck without bynum the lakers got swept by the celtics.

[2L0CC]

jordan had pippen

[Sebaz15]

Ur dumb jordan couldn't win it by himself thats why he had pippen....its not about upstaging its about winning a ring....if pippen would have left then the bulls wouldn't have won either. Your crazy to think jordan carried the bulls by himself. (4-2 isn't a sweep )

[fikkid]

he looks like Ben Affleck

[gurjeet3]

I tohught allas drafted him

im not really in b-ball, but im into steve

coz im canadian

can someone help me out?

[NBAquicksilver]

he was drafted to phoenix first but he went to dallas 2 years after and later came back to phoenix

[kprenot14]

this years class is deeper than the 96? wht u been smoking on bro?? remember kobe went 13.....cant get much deeper then that right there

[vidEvWill]

drafted by Phoenix, went to Dallas, back to Phoenix two NBA MVP Awards consecutively, lots of assists, that's Nash's NBA Career in a sentence.

[XbuiiX]

Well, it's not really a sentence. A sentence would have to have a beginning. :)

[ImportFan46]

starbury, iverson,nash,kobe,ray allen,ben wallace,jernaine oneal!!!but your right bro it is very deep this year

[ImportFan46]

this has got to be the best draft year ever!!

[brlynchhng]

this years class with rose, mayo, love, beasley is deeper.

[outkold1234]

u sir. are. retarded.

[bhzgoon3]

fuck steve nash dats the only person people at my school like.that punk stay gettn dunked on.n steve nash aint none near the best dat fool garbo......tmac all day......

[Biizkiit]

lol who the fuck do u think u are?

his in the nba getting paid

and u? ahaha keep hating

Nash=2 time mvp

You=hater that rides t-mac's dick

[headman844]

but he can speak better english than you bro

[ctx60]

damn such a good draft pick, 2 time MVP

[venhellsing777]

nash is as big as my dick

[sametrical]

he is 6'3...he is probaby bigger than you...

do you have like a third pant leg for your piper?

[venhellsing777]

yes, yes i do.

[sametrical]

true.

[BrOwNdOn242]

lol steve nash sounds likes he goin through puberty..

[martxelo73]

nash simply the best

[yowassupimben]

holy crap! he's so different!

[saintbub]

a great steal

[chitoz666]

steve nash is awesome but he's not great of the like's of stockton or magic johnson!

[cooliogoodMuzic]

go dig ur own grave. u have no idea what ur talking about.

[FelixMcgrady]

What a player he became!

[nowitzki41icon]

poor man's stockton?.....well turned out to be as good as stockton i think he might be better 2 MVP awards....you can't take that away from him.....funny that him and Finley ended up being so great for Dallas not Phoenix although Nash ends up going back to the Suns

[griftythecrimedawg]

BOOBS!

[kontender1980]

Jason Kidd had a better then Steve Nash

[Randiperoo]

nice english...

[kontender1980]

Yeah i no i was holding my son and typing i ment to say Jason Kidd had a better career then Nash

[screecher]

No improvement.

[kbtmac]

why don't you find something better to do then make sure everyone on the internet types everything in perfect grammar and spelling.

[screecher]

kfc is that way

[worldexpoler]

every one is like "what the fuck"

[aymen28]

umm ok

goto my profile and msg my M.S.N name if u want to talk eD

[Piotrasdabadman91]

3 time MVP, the BEST passer of todays NBA. nd dnt give me Chris Paul here coz Nash's passes resulted in 2 allstars- Marion nd Amare

[clickpick92]

CP3 is starting to result chandler and west to all-star too...

[Piotrasdabadman91]

I didnt agree with any of these, especially West... shouldnt be allstars

[clickpick92]

but still i see more potential in CP3 than i did with nash's early years

[Piotrasdabadman91]

I dnt know if wit the skills he has now he can get much better coz he is pretty much like the no. 2 point guard in NBA

[EddyARB]

1996 draft was the best of all time.

[dragonkillerx88]

he looked like a gay white guy then lol but he good player

[WushuDude13]

man the 1996 draft was loaded. ai, ray ray, kobe and nash.

[sattaravy]

He looks a bit like Ben Affleck

[BlackDahliaMurderFan]

Go Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Hornets!!

[jimmytwotimez]

wow pretty good by the analysist back then. Rarely do you see a player be as good as they say and Nash was just as good and even better than they thought

[Redallstar1]

What a classy guy. He hugs and kisses everyone at his table and when being interviewed he thanks his college, highschool and junior high by name.

One of my fav people and players in the NBA.

[rgmillikan]

skater's cut was the fad for college kids back then..great pick by the suns ironic he came back later

[DJDelgAtZ]

his voice is completly different now

[sunsarechamps]

Now that was one hell of a good move! Nash rules!

[skyhawk33]

he had a redneck look...lol. Great player.

[xxjunkyxx]

wtf is up with his hair

[gangsta4lifee]

I think this draft proves that IVerson is better than Nash & Kobe

[WatchYaAnklez]

funny how kobe whopped denver in the playoffs ans the suns whooped them in regular season